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Meet the mother-to-be who took the leap to launch jacket potato and loaded fries food van in Northampton
Meet the mother-to-be who has taken the leap to launch a jacket potato and loaded fries food van in Northampton, as a means to support her growing family.
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Decision due soon on huge 3,400-home development on edge of Northamptonshire town after six-year wait
A decision is to be made soon on a huge 3,400-home housing development planned on the edge of a Northamptonshire town – six years after the plans were first submitted.
I’ve lived in Northampton for most of my life – here are my five 'one to watch' businesses for 2026
I have lived in Northampton for most of my life and here are five businesses I believe are ones to watch across the town in 2026.
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Look inside Northamptonshire home complete with indoor swimming pool on the market for offers over £250,000
A home in a Northamptonshire town has been added to the market for offers over £250,000 – and it includes an indoor swimming pool.
GP practice in Northampton secures funding for new laboratory to aid obesity and long-term condition research
A GP practice in Northampton has secured funding for a new laboratory and research clinic to support clinical research into metabolic, obesity and long-term conditions.
Property and vehicle damaged in early hours suspected arson attack in Northampton
A property and a vehicle were damaged in an early hours suspected arson attack in Northampton.
Abuser from Northamptonshire back behind bars for assault and more fours years after strangling victim 'to the point where she could not breathe'
An abuser from Northamptonshire who was jailed four years ago for strangling his victim “to the point where she could not breathe” is back behind bars.
Revealed: The most booked restaurants in Northamptonshire in February 2026, according to OpenTable
The rankings for February 2026 for the top most booked restaurants on OpenTable in Northamptonshire have been revealed.
Two 16-year-old boys charged with murder following death of Mason Miller at Northampton skate park
Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with murder, after the death of Mason Miller at a Northampton skate park.
Northampton town centre roads back open after three people taken to hospital following serious collision
Three people have been taken to hospital, following a serious collision in Northampton town centre.
Roadworks hit Northampton: Abington Avenue and St Georges among streets facing short closures
West Northamptonshire Council has published a programme of temporary road closures and parking restrictions affecting Northampton and nearby villages as essential carriageway and utility works get under way from March.
Motorcyclist and passenger taken to hospital with serious injuries following collision in Northampton
A motorcyclist and his passenger have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Northampton.
Police confirm no arrests made following online poster that encourages violence between schools in Northampton
Police have confirmed no arrest have yet been made following a poster circulating online that encourages violent confrontations between groups of teenagers in Northampton.
Meet the ‘friendly’ husband and wife duo set to reopen a closed down Northampton pub this weekend
Meet the ‘friendly’ husband and wife duo set to reopen a closed down Northampton pub this weekend.
Top flight speedway is coming to Northampton... and the season starts next month
Top-flight speedway is coming to Northampton - with the season set to start next month.
Padel Power applies for alcohol licence as Northampton centre nears April 3 opening
Padel Power has applied for a premises licence for its new Northampton sports centre as work continues to convert a long-empty warehouse in Kingsfield Business Park.
Northampton school reveals major plans to move into building on site of failed £13.7m council housing scheme
A Northampton school could take over a building on a council site where a £13.7 million housing plan collapsed.
Driver, 69, lands four-figure fine for filming club-goers in Northampton's Bridge Street instead of watching the road among these 43 cases in court
Local magistrates also dealt with offences including having a fighting dog, drink driving, possession of cocaine, assaults and riding an e-scooter while disqualified…
We Mean Business: Town centre venture slams ‘horrible communication’ about how to access support
A Northampton town centre independent has slammed “horrible communication” about how businesses can access support when they need it most.
Council paid out more than £130,000 since 2022 in pothole compensation to motorists across West Northamptonshire, figures reveal
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has spent more than £130,000 on pothole compensation claims since 2022, as motorists complain about damaged vehicles on the county’s roads.